• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-H55 advantages over Canon 160

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.43 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 160 advantages over Sony DSC-H55

  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    127g vs 198g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S8000

Sony DSC-H55
Nikon S8000
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-H55 vs Nikon S8000

Canon 160
Nikon S8000
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Newer
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 160 vs Nikon S8000

Compared to Nikon S8100

Sony DSC-H55
Nikon S8100
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony DSC-H55 vs Nikon S8100

Canon 160
Nikon S8100
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Newer
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 160 vs Nikon S8100

Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Sony DSC-H55
Sony DSC-HX7V
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-H55 vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon 160
Sony DSC-HX7V
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Newer
  • Lighter weight
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 160 vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Sony DSC-H55
Canon 130 IS
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSC-H55 vs Canon 130 IS

Canon 160
Canon 130 IS
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Canon 135

Sony DSC-H55
Canon 135
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-H55 vs Canon 135

Canon 160
Canon 135
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon 135

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